Update again - received lever handles from Ebay, now bellows are sitting on the sliding bearing. Result - more room for the microscope base , now it is rotated 180 degrees. And it is easier to change bellow's head height. New flash brackets and arms.

New and old stacking tables
New one is built from the Nikon Labophot/Optiphot leftovers. Old one - Swift microscope, suspect that it was M3500 model.
Nikon pros:
-rotatable table (big plus)
-now step is 0.5µm (without playing with stepper driver)
-flat table surface with stage (easier to place different diffusors over the specimen)
Cons:
-bulkier
-"famous" problem with fine adjustment gear

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